Given the fact that California is justly famous as one of the premier seed growing regions in the world, it is ironic that there is currently a huge deficit of high quality organic seed for market growers, even those within the golden state. Thus the opportunity now exists to build a resilient and responsive web of plant breeders, seed growers, educators, and marketers to address this issue. In fact, a nascent network is already forming that is sharing equipment, seed and technical know-how; conducting variety trials; and selecting and breeding plants that thrive under a rapidly changing climate. We’ll hear from some active members of this community about the latest developments in their respective regions.
Track and Session Info
Track:
Crops, Seed, Tools, & Technology
Session:
C | 3:30 pm
Date and Location
Date:
Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Day:
Thursday
Presenter(s):
Steve Peters
Title:
Steve Peters
Presenter Affiliation:
Organic Seed Alliance
Gina Covina
Title:
Gina Covina
Presenter Affiliation:
Open Circle Seeds
Elizabeth Johnson
Title:
Elizabeth Johnson
Presenter Affiliation:
San Luis Obispo Seed Exchange
